repair technician

valve technician

blaster

laborer

cleaning technician

Transco Railway Products Inc.

A typical day at work is a very active and exhausting day. Any where from operating the crane to load tables to unloading the burning tables. I learned how to operate CNC burning machines such as the CNC Plasma and the CNC Laser. Also learned a little on the CNC Breakpress and the CNC Cutting Saw.
Management was the biggest thing. When ever someone new would come in they would think they could change everything at once and thats just not how a company should work. My Co Workers i would of not traded them for the world, i have never met such friendly and helpful co workers in my working history as i did at Transco.
The hardest part of the job i would have to say would be staying awake. I had to work afternoons and there was just some days which was so hard to stay awake but after a while your body gets used to the feeling.
The most enjoyable part of my job was working by myself and running burning machines and watching the machines burn the parts out.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Honest work, good coworkers, work-life balance.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Lack of training and communication, being rushed, difficulty finding the right procedures, unclear expectations.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work culture is kind of toxic. Most people are miserable and negative.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day is stressful and frustrating. We lack many of the right tools. A lot of our common tools are worn out, which adds to frustration and fatigue. I'm often asked to make quick decisions without having the right training and procedures. Often, we don't have the right parts for repairs. Determining what parts are needed and obtaining those parts can be frustrating and confusing. If we ask for help, new tools, parts, or procedures, management is often rude and dismissive.

In laymen terms;  there where very few coworkers you can trust.  Social environment had a lot thieves, finger pointers and brown noser. Most of the supervisors our the old timers "the guys who been there 20 plus years" and has no problem throwing you under the bus.  Don't bother to go to the union for help most of union officers are bucking tobe management. As a past first responder at perveuis job part of my job was to find and rate unsafe working conditions. This place will never past one my safety inspection.  It's Dirty, dusty, unsafe even with your hardhat, and make sure your the fire watch when your crew enter tanker car.  Don't the safety manger know that dust can cause a fire or worse a expulsion? Now coming to Upper management they where nonexistent until they wanted to reprimand or fire an employee.  Gee my Drill Instructors in boot camp where more friendlier the this management team.

Where to start. There is no incentive for hard work. There are no performance based raises. There is favoritism. "Upstairs" people get treated the best and upper management is a good ole boy system. If you don't click with them, you get the can. They treat veterans poorly. They will spend money on "fun" projects like a gazebo nobody wants versus new equipment. OSHA would have a field day at this place. Good luck fighting for raises and their attendance policy is trash. There is no company sanctioned training, especially for supervisors. They just throw you to the wolves right away. Tiny wages for certifications. The VP of operations only cares about numbers and profits and will fire anyone who raises concerns or speaks up for themselves.

I never heard of this industry before joining.  However, I was attracted to the blue collar environment and the backing of a company like Berkshire Hathaway.  The company is going through a transformation and they are looking for hard chargers that want to make a difference and be part of a growing organization.  
I'm impressed by the tenure of the employees and the jobs they do.  To work here you need a sense of pride and motivation to do the right thing.  Safety is no joke and quality matters.  
I feel like I'm part of a team.  Exactly what I was looking for in an organization.

Never seen a job be ruined by poor management as much as this one. A lot of management let the job title go to their head and I think a lot of em feel they have to justify having their position which leads to micromanagement and nitpicking. If they just left you alone and let you do the work, it would be a great place to work. They will find any and every little thing to complain about and take no accountability. Old equipment that hasn’t been maintained breaks down, it’s the workers fault according to them.  Hard to find a straight forward honest person in the company.

Enjoyed my position and really loved the industry. However, there was zero teamwork at this location. Some of the employees were simply out to get you, which was just ridiculous. Management would only step in if absolutely necessary, but at times seemed to be afraid of an employee who would throw a fit if they didn't get their way. Which happened more often than not. Corporate tried to step in, but unfortunately it was just too late for the location. 

The superintendent was absolutely great to work with and the hourly people we’re great and provided a pleasant work environment... having that been said being a supervisor at Transco is very stressful. Mostly in part due to the new plant manager that was put in place. He was extremely difficult to work with and did not listen to opinions, ideas, feedback, anything that was told to him from people who have been with the company and have knowledge of what goes on. It’s was his way or no way at all.  people

Management has no clue. Bucks keeps getting passed. No recommendation. To many low level and not enough upper people. Feel like a no one is your friend. Very clique people. Out of towner are shown no respect. Has a union but they don't care about anyone but money in their pockets. It's always your fault. No one steps up and takes responsibility for their actions. Horrible place to work unless your are from town and hang out at the bars

Speaking as a past employee I could list multiple issues or concerns with this establishment. Starting at the top.... There is a reason this Company/location is always hiring. The job its self is not difficult nor are the tasks that are required of the job. I wouldn't recommend working at this establishment if you plan to support a family or purchase a home this would not be a place I would choose for employment for job security reasons. Good stepping stone or bridge to a more professional or career based field I suppose.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Repair technician 7 salaries reported	$72,339 per year
Valve technician 5 salaries reported	$25.25 per hour
Blaster 5 salaries reported	$28.10 per hour
Laborer 4 salaries reported	$22.31 per hour
Cleaning technician 6 salaries reported	$24.21 per hour

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